Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto
The fried gnocco that kicks off summer in Alserio
About Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto
Fried Gnocco in Brianza
In Alserio, a municipality in the province of Como overlooking the lake of the same name in Brianza, the Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto is one of the events that the Pro Loco dedicates to the opening of summer. Gnocco fritto, the fragrant fried dough of Emilian origin, is now a classic also loved in Lombardy, and it is the delicious heart of this festival.
A Weekend of Taste and Music
The festival typically takes place on the last weekend of June at the town's Multi-purpose Facility, with the kitchen opening on Friday evening and continuing on Sunday, also for lunch. Alongside the food stalls, the program offers music and entertainment, including the silent disco, a format that has won over the young audience.
The Pro Loco That Builds Community
Organized by the Pro Loco of Alserio, the Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto is an example of the town's vibrant community spirit, which keeps the community alive through its festivals and enlivens the Brianza summer. For those visiting the Brianza lakes region, it is an opportunity for genuine celebration in a quiet corner of the province of Como.
Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto in Alserio is expected in the usual period of the last weekend of June, at the town's Multi-purpose Facility.
The program will repeat the proven formula: food with gnocco fritto as the star, from Friday evening to Sunday lunch, accompanied by music and the silent disco. The precise dates will be announced by the Pro Loco of Alserio.
Programme Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Alserio. The usual setup includes the kitchen opening on Friday evening (7:00 PM) and Sunday lunch (noon), with food stalls, music, and a silent disco.
Prices Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto 2026
Practical information — Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto
How to get there
Alserio can be reached by car from Erba and Como, in the Brianza lakes area. The festival takes place at the town's Multi-purpose Facility.
Dates and admission
The festival is held at the end of June, with the kitchen open from Friday evening and Sunday lunch. Free admission; food and drinks payable. Updated dates on the Pro Loco Alserio channels.
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Where does it take place — Sagra dello Gnocco Fritto
Struttura Polivalente di Alserio
Struttura Polivalente, 22040 Alserio